{
  "id": 6477146,
  "title": "How seeds decide whether to wake up in salty soil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/how-seeds-decide-whether-to-wake-up-in-salty-soil",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-09T21:00:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-09-seeds-salty-soil.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Researchers have discovered a system that helps seeds survive when there is too much salt in the soil. The system helps young germinating embryos keep the right balance of sodium and potassium as they begin to grow. Understanding how it works could eventually help scientists develop crops that grow better in salty soils.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}